Longines Automatic 9K Gold Dress Watch, c. 1960
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1960
Maker / issuer
LonginesDating to circa 1960, this Longines automatic wristwatch features a 9k gold case reported by the seller to be made by Jean Humbert & Co. Measuring 35 mm wide with an 18 mm lug width, the watch houses a silver dial decorated with concentric circular engine-turning.
The time-only layout is accented by applied gold baton hour markers, gold hour and minute hands, and a needle central seconds hand beneath a Plexiglas crystal. The seller reports the movement as an automatic mechanical Calibre 290 with 24 jewels.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic dress watch
- Jewels
- 24
- Calibre
- 290
- Lug Width
- 18mm
- Case Width
- 35mm
- Case Material
- 9k Gold
- Movement Type
- Mechanical automatic
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Longines
Design
- Visible features
- • Silver dial textured with concentric circular ridges radiating from the center. • Applied gold-tone faceted baton hour markers with a broader marker at 12 o'clock. • Golden hour, minute, and needle-style central seconds hands. • Applied Longines winged hourglass emblem below the printed brand name. • Textured gold winding crown at the 3 o'clock position and black leather strap.
- Case Specifications
- The watch case is constructed from 9k gold. According to provided specifications, the watch measures 35 mm in width with an 18 mm lug width and a 41 mm lug height. The seller identifies the case manufacturer as Jean Humbert & Co., though this is not verified by external documentation or visible hallmark evidence.
- Movement and Model Details
- The watch is powered by a mechanical automatic movement, identified by the seller as a Calibre 290 with 24 jewels. The model reference is listed as unknown. The date of issue is approximated by the source as circa 1960.
- Dial and Exterior Observations
- The watch features a silver-toned dial with a concentrical textured finish. The layout includes extended gold baton hour markers, gold hands, and a central seconds needle hand. The dial includes an applied Longines emblem and is protected by a Plexiglas crystal. The watch is presented on a leather strap with a winding crown at the 3 o'clock position.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Case maker Jean Humbert & Co. and calibre 290 movement details are seller-reported and not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Model reference is unknown per vendor specifications.